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Speakers at Madison's "No Kings" rally like Nick Ramos, executive director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, called for a restoration of civil rights and an end to authoritarianism. buff.ly/A5Kf1Y9

An innocent bystander at a “No Kings” protest in Utah was shot and killed by a “peacekeeper” who was aiming for a different man pointing an AR-15-style rifle toward the crowd, witnesses told Salt Lake City police. buff.ly/62uTaj6

During the month of June, 25 percent of all proceeds from the new Forward Madison FC pre-match top in celebration of Juneteenth will be donated to the Progress Center for Black Women. buff.ly/Qa820pp

Muskego is after its fourth consecutive state title, facing Kimberly in a semifinal on Thursday in a rematch of last year's final. Click for details on that and matchups and schedule for all four divisions: buff.ly/SNIwETS

The Capitol City Band will celebrate Juneteenth Thursday night at Rennebohm Park as longtime conductor Jim Latimer, a UW-Madison emeritus music professor who has conducted the band since 1981, passes the baton to his protégé, David Pedracine. buff.ly/kuKL9bM

Colin Barushok defeated Adrian Lampron, 51.5%-48.3%, to win the race for Dane County Supervisor for District 1 in a special election, according to unofficial results on Tuesday. buff.ly/cODo1qq

Madison artist Brooklyn Doby has never been to a soccer game, other than those featuring her 6-year-old. Still, she leapt at the chance to create a jersey for pro team Forward Madison to help them celebrate Juneteenth, which they'll do tonight at 7 pm. buff.ly/dfX4q9G

Throughout the week, Latino Academy students gained certification in areas like flagging and CPR and hands-on experience working with tools, concrete, rigging and scaffolding. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports. buff.ly/j7l98bF

Ralph Enriquez, a Los Angeles-based attorney for Al Otro Lado, an organization that provides legal and humanitarian support for migrants in California, talks about what it’s like to provide resources in this moment. buff.ly/dUHVBPF

Julian Walters, CEO of Eminent Development Corporation, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on June 19 for a new permanent housing development on Madison’s South Side targeting youth transitioning out of foster care or experiencing homelessness. buff.ly/lrk1Cye

A year after breaking ground on Juneteenth, the Center for Black Excellence and Culture has announced that it has officially achieved its $31 million capital campaign goal for a fully funded, debt-free construction. buff.ly/NP0j6XC

The Madison Mallards’ silver anniversary is underway and the team's 14-7 start has them in first place in the Great Lakes West Division of the Northwoods League. Madison365's Nicholas Garton catches up with Mallards' team president Vern Stedman. buff.ly/kumpjMT

In this opinion piece for Madison365, Alder Sabrina Madison says that it is essential that people actually show up and do the work - and listen to the voices of constituents who are most vulnerable - to solve the City of Madison’s current housing crisis. buff.ly/AdNMmhD

Marva Johnson, a telecommunications executive, will become the 13th president of Florida A&M University, Florida’s only public historically Black college, despite opposition from thousands of students and alumni. buff.ly/8UHbxCF

In an editorial for Madison365, columnist Rev. David Hart describes the incredible hope that presidential candidate Kamala Harris gave him that he hadn't felt since he was a hopeful kid. buff.ly/p7tMew4

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back. Organizers say safety issues along with mounting resistance to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are making it harder to hold events. buff.ly/Pim2ELX

Madison-based STEM education company Maydm continues to expand its impact as it bolsters its programs for youth of color in Wisconsin. Madison365's Omar Waheed reports. buff.ly/Vk8VswV

gALPHA Urban League is a no-cost, four-week business accelerator that is part of the transformational vision of the Black Business Hub. The gALPHA Urban League Spring 2025 Showcase will mark the exciting culmination of the program. buff.ly/62VvLX2

President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday on Juneteenth, a federal holiday, to criticize the number of “non-working holidays” in the United States. buff.ly/K0TnMul

A federal judge in Rhode Island blocked the Trump administration from using states’ cooperation with immigration efforts as a condition for receiving transportation funds. buff.ly/e09ZyYn